Desert Natural Area Pitch Pine-Scrub Oak Barrens Habitat Restoration Site Walk

Date: Saturday, November 10, Time: 10:00am-Noon
Location: 

Meet at the parking lot at the corner of Concord Road and Hemenway Street/Hemenway St. Ext. in Marlborough

Leader/Speaker: Director of Stewardship Laura Mattei; Priscilla Ryder, Marlborough Conservation Officer; Karin Paquin, Director, SVT
Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT) and the City of Marlborough Conservation Commission (MCC) are embarking on a critical land stewardship project to restore pitch pine-scrub oak barrens to the Desert Natural Area.  This is a 12-acre area which straddles land owned by SVT in Memorial Forest and City of Marlborough Conservation land.  The first phase of the project will involve cutting and shredding small & medium trees and all shrubs from this area, followed by a prescribed burn. 
We want to share information with you about this unique and special local natural area and about the plans for restoration.  SVT and the MCC invite you and other members of the community to these events: 
This will be a walking tour of the first phase 12-acre area to view exactly what will be happening on the ground.
A full project description, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to additional information can be found at the Desert Natural Area Habitat Restoration web page.  This site will be updated with new information as the project progresses.
Free Event